Assessment

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Renal biopsies are considered the gold standard for diagnosing and assessing renal parenchymal diseases.

• True
• False

Which of the following is a major challenge associated with renal biopsies?

• Inability to use ultrasound
• Risk of internal bleeding and infection
• Lack of biopsy needles
• High patient satisfaction

What is the main purpose of performing a renal biopsy?

• To treat kidney disease
• To diagnose and examine kidney tissue for damage and diseases
• To increase kidney size
• To determine blood pressure levels

The Marquee biopsy needle was specifically designed to reduce the risk of excessive bleeding during renal biopsies.

• True
• False

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is diagnosed more frequently in men than in women in the United States.

• True
• False

Which medical tool is becoming the new gold standard for renal biopsies due to reduced complications?

• Traditional scalpel
• Spring-loaded biopsy devices with ultrasound guidance
• MRI machine
• Endoscope

Kidney diseases can often be distinguished clinically without the need for a biopsy.

• True
• False

Which racial group has the highest reported percentage of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the U.S.?

• White
• Asian
• Black
• Hispanic
• Other

What is the minimum tissue length needed for an adequate renal biopsy sample?

• 10 mm
• 15 mm
• 20 mm
• 25 mm